Nine things kids can do on Earth Day or any day

Nine things kids can do on Earth Day or any day

April 22nd is Earth day and it’s a good time to introduce kids to seeing nature as more than a big playground. Teaching them how to be earth friendly can mean a lot of things these days. It’s everything from making sure we have clean air and water by reducing pollution to keeping stuff out of our landfills by reducing waste.

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GRAMMY'S BOOK CLUB: Nature-themed books for kids

GRAMMY'S BOOK CLUB: Nature-themed books for kids

When our granddaughter turned five we gave her a membership into Grammy’s book club. Every month she gets a book from us delivered to her house. I try to choose books that are not only entertaining, but encourage values, among many, such as, honesty, respect, and kindness. But even more so,

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10 fun things for kids to do on a walk

10 fun things for kids to do on a walk

July is a fantastic time for kids to be outdoors. Flowers are popping. Trees are leafy green. Birds are feeding their babies. Bugs are abundant. Beaches are teaming with sand creatures. All it takes is a short walk through your neighborhood to heighten any child’s curiosity. Step it up a notch with a beach walk or park trail and watch them blossom.

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